Chapter 12 — Trust is not for others to take advantage of

"The company's employees managed the keys but lost control. The company's compensation responsibility certainly cannot be denied."

The damage list was quickly compiled. Replace the lock and restore all management rights of the smart lock system: 6,800 yuan. Repairing the background wall behind the TV: 19,000 yuan. Replace new mattress: 24,000 yuan. Carpet must be completely destroyed: 13,000 yuan. Local sofa cleaning and restoration: 8,600 yuan. Cleaning and disinfecting the entire kitchen: 3,200 yuan. Repair tea table and dining table: 7,500 yuan. Damage to soft furnishings in master bedroom: 11,000 yuan. Hotel cost: 9,400 yuan. Notary and evidence collection fee: 6,000 yuan. Cost of preliminary assessment of damage to the jade bracelet: 32,000 yuan. Projectors, speakers, robot vacuum cleaners, and items with damaged packaging and devaluation will be subject to additional pricing. The total... Exceeded 160,000 yuan. That doesn't even include the 214,000 yuan that Mr. Trinh was scammed. The total value related to theft and fraud in the criminal case has also not been calculated. The first person to come to me was Trieu Khai Thanh's father. He stopped me right in front of the police station gate. A man over fifty years old, wearing a wrinkled coat. As soon as he opened his mouth, he sighed.

"Miss Tham, my child is still young and doesn't understand things yet. I hope you'll be generous."

I looked at him.

"Your son is thirty-two years old."

He immediately stopped.

"He got married and spent a lot of money. He was suddenly confused so he did something wrong. My family is willing to compensate you 50,000 yuan."

I calmly replied:

"My damage list starts at 160,000 yuan."

He widened his eyes.

"Isn't that blackmailing you?"

I looked straight at him.

"You can let the court decide."

He lowered his voice.

"The items were also taken back."

"The house has also been returned to you."

"Be human, don't be too cruel."

"Forcing people to the end will not end well for anyone."

At that moment, lawyer Tran stepped forward. He said:

"I will write down what I said just now."

"You keep going."

His lips twitched. Finally turned around and left. Afternoon. Co Man's mother called me. As soon as she picked up the phone, she cried.

"Miss Tham, my daughter has never suffered since she was little."

"If she leaves behind a criminal record, her whole life will be ruined."

"You are also a woman, why can't you sympathize with her?"

"I sympathize with her."

"So who will sympathize with me?"

"If you have money, you can fix your house."

"And my daughter's life is only once."

I looked at the repair quote that had just been sent.

"My life..."

"...it was only once."

Her crying stopped. The voice immediately became sour.

"A never-married woman like you..."

"...what do you understand about the meaning of weddings for girls?"

I hung up immediately. There were more than a dozen more calls. The person claims to be a matchmaker. There was even one person who said he was Co Man's former superior. The opening lines of all of them were identical. It's not easy for the young couple. The wedding was ruined. Don't force others to the end. I record every call. Then block the number. Finally... I understood something. There are people who always think that... Victims demanding justice is too cruel. They are so used to forcing the victim to be patient and swallow all the resentment inside. Definitely won't swallow it. Arrive The day the criminal trial took place, I was present. Trieu Khai Thanh wore a detention camp shirt. His hair was cut short, dark circles under his eyes were clearly visible. As soon as he raised his head to see me, his eyes immediately avoided me. Co Man sat next to him. Her whole body became visibly thinner. No makeup. Looks a lot older than the photos on Tieu Hong Thu. Ha Minh was tried in another case. Today he appeared in court as a witness. Procedures related to him will be resolved separately later. When the prosecutor read the indictment, the entire courtroom was silent. Trieu Khai Thanh, with the purpose of illegally appropriating property, impersonated the homeowner's identity, forged a power of attorney and rental contract, tricking Mr. Trinh into handing over 214,000 yuan in rent and deposit. At the same time, despite knowing clearly that the apartment in the case belonged to Tham Tri Nghi, he still arbitrarily opened the cabinet in the office, moved the projector, speakers, robot vacuum cleaner, jewelry and many other assets. The total value of assets determined by competent authorities exceeded 110,000 yuan. Co Man participated in transporting property, liaising with property sales and supporting the use of false statements to complete rental transactions. Evidence includes: Surveillance camera video. History of smart locks. WeChat messages. Evidence collection records from home rental platforms. Transfer history. Fake contract. Testimony of the defendants. Witness testimony.